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DiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… revenue and savings initiatives will allow New York City to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal year, but the city faces significant financial pressures that are likely to exacerbate already large out-year budget gaps, according … revenue and savings initiatives will allow NYC to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal year but the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locally-owned dams that are considered a high- or intermediate-hazard to public safety, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locallyowned dams that are considered a high or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of … City of Oswego , Town of Owego , Town of Sidney , Town of South Bristol and Wyoming County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2XII.7.B Voucher Denials – XII. Expenditures
… Process and Document Preparation: Payment rejections can occur for various reasons, including at the agency’s … via email to inform them of the rejection reason. Agencies can run the Agency Comments Report to access information on … is needed to reprocess the voucher. In addition, agencies can review rejected bulkloaded vouchers on the M161 extract. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7b-voucher-denialsHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program Homeless shelters across the State provide various services to individuals and families, … a network of 580 transitional homeless shelters across the State. Each client who receives temporary housing in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… with applicable rules and regulations. In general, shelter facilities must be maintained in a good state of … outside of New York City, 25 do not have a designated shelter facility. OTDA is required to inspect all shelters at least annually, and OTDA performed 573 such inspections in 2022 and 566 in 2023. Inspection components …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followTransformation of the MTA
… We also determined whether MTA has implemented any aspect of the Transformation Plan (Plan) that resulted in improved … assign, transfer, share, or consolidate any one or more of its powers, duties, functions, or activities, or any department, division or office, or any of those of its subsidiaries or affiliates. The legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaCollege Readiness (Follow-Up)
… proficiency levels in English (reading and writing) and Math. Being college ready helps students be better prepared … Subsequent to our initial audit, NYCPS added a high school Grade Point Average (GPA) component to its definition of … were not college ready. Our review of the 3rd through 8th grade assessments for these 291 students found that students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit covered … entities that provide supervision and care to the youth in their custody who are awaiting adjudication or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to select the most qualified candidates, … the candidate’s experience, it also comes with risks. For instance, it can amplify existing biases and create novel … of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is responsible for enforcement of key consumer protection, licensing, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… other duties, supervise the day-to-day operations of Train Operators and Conductors, evaluate and monitor train service … files for future reference. Once on the job, Train Operators and Conductors are required to undergo, and … periodical medical assessments every two years for Train Operators, and every five years for Conductors. Revisits may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsProtection of Child Performers
… of child performers. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 through March 16, 2017. Background The Department of … processes. System records indicate that, from April 1, 2014 to October 31, 2016, the Department issued about 27,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… Donors who participate in the distinctive license plate registration program do so to support a specific cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… Purpose To determine whether the contractor operating the MTA-New York City Transit’s … a contract with GCS, a staffing/call center operations contractor (or contractor) to operate the Paratransit Call Center (Call … To determine whether the contractor operating the MTANew York City Transits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… DSNY officials maintain their staff know the problem areas in their districts and can plan the best use of DSNY’s … or the Mayor’s Office to effectively deploy its resources in response to Project Scorecard’s findings. While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… system developed and operated by MTA Headquarters for use by all agencies to report on contractor and … MTA’s Office of Construction Oversight is responsible for oversight of MTA agencies’ use of the ACE system and for issuing guidelines on ACE. Each agency has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and … 30 entities that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, … only enforces collections from respondents who have New York plates and live within NYC. DOF refers other cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsHeat and Hot Water Complaints
… water. Insufficient heat can pose safety risks, especially for vulnerable populations, and the use of kitchen ovens and … agency. Its Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners comply with … municipal service system, which is then forwarded to HPD for its response. HPD considers a heat and hot water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsSubway Wait Assessment
… 2017, Transit introduced the new metrics: Additional Platform Time, the average time that customers wait at a … peak/off-peak service for only weekday service – weekend statistics are not provided on the Dashboard. Key … be in accordance with the Guidelines. Provide weekend WA statistics on the Dashboard. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/subway-wait-assessmentCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance … Services and Standards (CPSS) unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on behalf … To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-payments